Ashes of Creation Crisis Continues as Devs Are Reportedly Denied Final Paycheck and Disgruntled Players Ask Valve for Steam Refunds - IGN

Major studio-wide layoffs at Intrepid Studios (Ashes of Creation) reportedly left staff without final paychecks or WARN pay, while Steam pulled the Early Access title and refund outcomes are inconsistent. WARN filing lists 210 affected; leadership resigned citing ethical concerns. The situation impacts all dev disciplines (including audio) and raises uncertainty about the game’s future.

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